Did you solo 25 — or more — years ago? If so, you might want to check out the Silver Wings Fraternity. Started in 1958, the fraternity requires a pilot to be 25 years past first solo. Dues are just $25 per year at the national level. Walter Baker, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, was elected […]
Jeppesen introduces online training course
The Instrument Pilot Online training course from Jeppesen follows in the footsteps of its Private Pilot and Sport Pilot online training courses. The instrument course includes the minimum 30 hours of ground instruction and offers a host of features that include scenario-based lessons and decision making. The course stresses the importance of single pilot resource […]
Haitian relief via Albatross
There are a multitude of stories about Haitian relief in the aftermath of the recent earthquake. J. J. Frey, friend to General Aviation News, forwarded a great article about Haitian relief delivered via Grumman Albatross from uppermichigansource.com. Thank you J. J.
Good riddance 2009!
Happy New Year! I’ve been waiting to say that for about six months now. While there is no guarantee 2010 will be any better than 2009, it always feels good to flip the calendar to a clean sheet, full of possibilities. That said, looking forward I find loads of challenges (or opportunities if you prefer […]
Independence airpark balks at FAA rule
John McArdle, mayor of City of Independence (Oregon) and Gregg Del Ponte, the acting director of the Oregon Department of Aviation have both gone on the record in favor the through-the-fence agreement at Independence Airport. A story at StatesmanJournal.com turns the spotlight on the FAAs efforts and actions to do away with through-the-fence agreements at […]
A story we need to share
At the conclusion of October’s Copperstate Fly-In, held at Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) in Arizona, I attended the annual awards banquet. As luck would have it, I sat at a great table. Seated with me was Chris Christiansen (and his parents), designer/builder of the award-winning Savor, Dave Edwards from Las Vegas, who turned me […]
BOTH hangs aviation shingle
Looking to offer back of the office (BOTH) support to the myriad one-person businesses in aviation (instructors and mechanics particularly) BOTH introduced itself to the aviation world at AOPA’s Aviation Summit earlier this month. Most flight instructors and mechanics get into those professions because they want to teach people to fly, or turn wrenches, not […]
WWII general flies again
Gen. Roland Wright (Ret.) is a P-51 fighter pilot from World War II. He was recently given a ride in “The Mormon Mustang” at a Rexburg, Idaho airshow. Watch the video from KIDK Channel 3.
Grand Forks Herald: Cirrus lays of 32 in Grand Forks
A story posted at the Grand Forks (N.D.) Herald reports that Cirrus is laying off 32 employee from its Grand Forks plant, and another 26 at its Duluth headquarters. From the story: “We had been staffed to a level higher than current demand and (Wednesday’s) changes are not a reflection of reduced demand,” Todd Simmons, […]